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EX52 AVP

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 143,298 miles on the clock, averaging 8,470 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EX52 AVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,298
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,470

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,298 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,809
Average per year8,470
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 AVP 57k78k100k122k143k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,809 miles
PASS
Mileage134,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,752 miles
PASS
Mileage129,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,479 miles
PASS
Mileage124,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,371 miles
PASS
Mileage118,887 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage114,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,353 miles
PASS
Mileage103,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,566 miles
Since last MOT+10,144 miles
PASS
Mileage93,422 miles
Since last MOT+15,509 miles
PASS
Mileage77,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,913 miles
Since last MOT+21,043 miles
PASS
Mileage56,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,870 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 AVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 AVP

What car is EX52 AVP?

EX52 AVP is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 AVP?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 AVP was 143,298 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 AVP passed its MOT?

EX52 AVP has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2016.

Is EX52 AVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 AVP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX52 AVP?

EX52 AVP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.